The fuselage is together, the panel in place, the primer on the airframe. Now comes the daunting task of choosing the final color for that airplane you built yourself. Sometimes, the airplane will tell you what color to paint it, notes Mark Swalley of Gig Harbor, Wash. Swalley has a green Zenith CH 701 SP […]
First solo: Chris Norton
We recently asked pilots on our Facebook page to share the story of their first solos. Here’s Chris Norton’s story: Just like all the rest of you that soloed and lived to tell the tale, mine was one of the days I will remember for the rest of my life — which is slightly disturbing […]
Coming soon: The LSA industry’s biggest get-together
While AirVenture, Sun ‘n Fun, and Germany’s Aero may have more LSA professionals in attendance, the Light Aircraft Manufacturers Association (LAMA) Dinner at the Sebring U.S. Sport Aviation Expo is big. How big? For the last four years, LAMA has “sold out” — standing-room-only last year — its annual dinner. The event takes place in […]
Otto Instruments credits longevity to its workers
Experienced people make a difference — no one knows that better than Rick Otto and Richard Delman, vice presidents of Otto Instrument Service, Inc., which was recently featured in the Contra Costa Times as the company celebrates its 65th anniversary.
New ruling could harm electric aircraft growth
The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) and the Electric Aircraft Development Alliance (EADA) are opposing a proposed Department of State rule that would place strict restrictions on the types of lithium-ion batteries that would be available on the commercial marketplace. EAA submitted comments to the State Department explaining that such limits could greatly hamper the further […]
LoPresti First Saturday takes off with warbirds and airshows
The first First Saturday get-together of the year at LoPresti Aviation at Sebastian Airport (X26) in Florida will feature Captain Chris Avery of The Commemorative Air Force and his Corsair. Avery will show off one of the Corsair aircraft that he flies and you will learn first hand about the history of the Commemorative Air […]
Eclipse Jet Experience goes on tour
The Eclipse Jet Experience is traveling to cities across the country this month. The “experience” includes two hours of instruction. The first phase is an overview of Eclipse Aerospace and the Eclipse Jet systems and avionics on the ground. The second phase consists of 40-50 minutes of flight time. The cost for the experience is […]
New flight instructor insurance program launched
The National Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI) and Avemco Insurance Co. kicked off the New Year by launching a new non-owned insurance program for flight instructors. The new NAFI CFI Insurance Program features expanded professional liability coverage and liability limit options for type-specific aircraft, including traditional single and multiengine aircraft, along with offerings for seaplane, […]
SAFE offers ‘Flying Tips’ CDs to members
The Society of Aviation and Flight Educators (SAFE) recently began providing new and renewing members complimentary copies of the 37-minute CD “Flying Tips.” Produced and donated to SAFE by GoldSealFlight.com, the CD features 16 audio tips recorded by SAFE member and Master Instructor Rich Stowell on subjects ranging from human factors, to the fundamentals of […]